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Falling Walls Lab pitching competition returns to Riga: apply until May 31

The international idea-pitching competition Falling Walls Lab for students and young innovators returns to Riga and will take place on June 30, 2026.

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Jaana Merisaar Wins Falling Walls Lab Riga, Latvia 2026 and Will go the Global Final in Berlin

The international idea pitching competition Falling Walls Lab Riga, Latvia took place on 30 June 2026, at the University of Latvia House of Science, bringing together 12 outstanding young researchers and innovators to present their breakthrough ideas in just three minutes.

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Falling Walls Lab Riga, Latvia 2026 in Two Weeks

Falling Walls Lab Riga, Latvia will take place on 30 June 2026 at the University of Latvia House of Science (Jelgavas iela 3, Rīga). The event is open to the public and admission is free of charge.

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“I Found My Perfect Match”: Reflections from a DAAD Alumnus

Discover how one DAAD alumnus’s search for academic and personal growth led him to Germany and the CMEPS programme at Tübingen University. In his own words—“I found my perfect match”—he shares the highlights, challenges, and lasting connections that shaped his career and life. Whether it was hiking in the scenic hills, building international networks, or embracing new cultures, his transformative journey offers inspiration for anyone considering studying abroad. Dive into his story and see what makes Germany the ideal destination for ambitious scholars seeking real value and lasting impact.

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Internship in the Latvian Parlament

Internship at the Saeima 2026: One month of politics up close in Riga — with scholarship and accommodation. Apply by 26 April.

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German Language Month (Monat der deutschen Sprache)

Would you like to participate in German Language Month and organise events as part of it?

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Alumni Stories. Studying Germany – First-Hand Experience

"Ich wollte Deutschland nicht nur aus Lehrbüchern, Erzählungen oder Medien kennen, sondern das Land von innen heraus erleben."

In the new section Alumni Stories. Studying Germany – First-Hand Experiences, the IC Riga showcases the careers of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian DAAD alumni, as well as their experiences while studying in Germany. The first instalment features German studies professor Prof. Dr. Daumantas Katinas.

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Call: German Studies Conference "Was die Gesellschaft bewegt"

On 7th and 8th May 2026, Tallinn University will host an international and interdisciplinary scientific conference.

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Besuch aus Bonn

Review of the visit from DAAD Headquarters

From 19th to 21st November, Benedikt Brisch, Head of Division Knowledge Exchange and Network, and Angela Helfer, Team Leader in the DAAD Network Department visited us – a look back at days filled with team-building activities, networking, and informative sessions.

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Interview with Falling Walls Lab Finalist

Keiu Virro, as the Falling Walls Lab Finalist from Estonia, recently went to Berlin to attend and present at the Falling Walls Science Summit!

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